READY for 1st fish!!
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snakeblitz33
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smallreef
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sparry67
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but don't fish jump out or some crawl out? Here I have been soo stressed out as I didn't leave enough room behind the tank for my skimmer so it's on the side and I was worried about the glass not fitting on? So you keep an open top huh? Thanks for responding to me! This is soo stressful!! I so appreciate the help of experienced people!!
travelerjp98
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but don't fish jump out or some crawl out? Here I have been soo stressed out as I didn't leave enough room behind the tank for my skimmer so it's on the side and I was worried about the glass not fitting on? So you keep an open top huh? Thanks for responding to me! This is soo stressful!! I so appreciate the help of experienced people!!
Welcome to the forum! Its nothing to stress about!
83 really ain't that bad, my tank heats up almost that much too.
a lot of people keep eggcrate as a top to allow for gas conversions yet keep the critters inside.
Welcome to the forum! Its nothing to stress about!
83 really ain't that bad, my tank heats up almost that much too.
a lot of people keep eggcrate as a top to allow for gas conversions yet keep the critters inside.
sweat90lx
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I am a complete noob to this hobby. The ones that posted above me have helped me A LOT.
I have an open top with a lot of surface flow, looks like the water is boiling. My first fish was a pair of small clowns and they dont go near the surface except to eat. I also added 6 blue leg hermit with them.
Hot in Montana? Come down to Georgia and feel the heat and humidity. lol
Relax and enjoy this hobby. I research more than I would admit and even more after I add something to my tank. I need to add a screen on the top of my tank and guess I will have to order clear screen online.
my temp stays around 81 but is within a degree all day. Check your water params to keep them in check. When they shift or fish get stressed is when you have problems.
I have an open top with a lot of surface flow, looks like the water is boiling. My first fish was a pair of small clowns and they dont go near the surface except to eat. I also added 6 blue leg hermit with them.
Hot in Montana? Come down to Georgia and feel the heat and humidity. lol
Relax and enjoy this hobby. I research more than I would admit and even more after I add something to my tank. I need to add a screen on the top of my tank and guess I will have to order clear screen online.
my temp stays around 81 but is within a degree all day. Check your water params to keep them in check. When they shift or fish get stressed is when you have problems.
flower
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Originally Posted by sparry67 http:///t/392345/ready-for-1st-fish#post_3483740
where do I gt it?
LOL...I don't know why it is called eggcrate either.
You can find it at Lowes or Home Depot in the lighting department, it is a light defuser.
Originally Posted by sparry67 http:///t/392345/ready-for-1st-fish#post_3483740
where do I gt it?
LOL...I don't know why it is called eggcrate either.
You can find it at Lowes or Home Depot in the lighting department, it is a light defuser.
sparry67
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How much actual light do I need for 75 gal bowfront? I have 1 long strip with a 50/50 bulb but now I have no glass on the right side due to skimmer only fitting on the side of tank, the left side is cacked and no handle to lift up? I am putting in an order, should I get the stand above LED lights with legs? Good God somwone HELP!! 18-24 inch would need 4 of them at $89 a piece? Just how much light do I need? THANKS a BUNCH!!!
travelerjp98
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Originally Posted by sparry67 http:///t/392345/ready-for-1st-fish#post_3483772
How much actual light do I need for 75 gal bowfront? I have 1 long strip with a 50/50 bulb but now I have no glass on the right side due to skimmer only fitting on the side of tank, the left side is cacked and no handle to lift up? I am putting in an order, should I get the stand above LED lights with legs? Good God somwone HELP!! 18-24 inch would need 4 of them at $89 a piece? Just how much light do I need? THANKS a BUNCH!!!
Lights are depending on what you want to keep - corals, anemones, etc...
Originally Posted by sparry67 http:///t/392345/ready-for-1st-fish#post_3483772
How much actual light do I need for 75 gal bowfront? I have 1 long strip with a 50/50 bulb but now I have no glass on the right side due to skimmer only fitting on the side of tank, the left side is cacked and no handle to lift up? I am putting in an order, should I get the stand above LED lights with legs? Good God somwone HELP!! 18-24 inch would need 4 of them at $89 a piece? Just how much light do I need? THANKS a BUNCH!!!
Lights are depending on what you want to keep - corals, anemones, etc...
travelerjp98
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Originally Posted by sweat90lx http:///t/392345/ready-for-1st-fish#post_3483739
A plastic piece with small square holes, usually used in overhead light setups. Im still not sure why its called eggcrate
Lol to this day it is still a mystery in my mind about why its called eggcrate too haha.
Originally Posted by sweat90lx http:///t/392345/ready-for-1st-fish#post_3483739
A plastic piece with small square holes, usually used in overhead light setups. Im still not sure why its called eggcrate
Lol to this day it is still a mystery in my mind about why its called eggcrate too haha.